Rowing Club

Officers:

Club Captain: W. V. Osten, 44.114.

Secretary-Treasurer: G. A. H. Ward, 49.040.

The club was revived for the first time since the war with a mere handful of active members. However, full use was made of the plant made available by the Star Boating Club, and every opportunity was taken of fair weather (and sometimes foul) to enjoy a full season. The experience has been good; prospects of tournament raised keenness and, although too weak to row under our own colours, a nucleus of enthusiasts have eager eyes for next season and a larger membership. This club wants every sympathy and support it can receive if it is to carry V.U.C.'s name gradualy to the fore in status events. The executive gave generous financial assistance this year to help members pay their heavy outside subscriptions, and is hoped policy will be continued

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V.U.C. men rowed in all local and status regattas of the season and with their fellow oarsmen from Star gallantly fought for honours. The eight crew was depleted by the loss of two or three experienced oarsmen early in the year. The final crew—the five a.m. boys—though light in weight and somewhat lacking in in experience, nevertheless trained hard and worked rigorously on their skiff.

The club was glad to welcome back from overseas Gordon Stuckey and Sam Kidd. We look forward to seeing all old salts down on the skids in November.

The season was hard and unrewarding, but a pleasant feature was the number of novices who came forward. With co-operation and consistent effort, the present core of oarsmen will soon place the club in full swing. Our thanks are due to Mr. R. W. Allum who, with much patience (and despair) coached the eight into the essentials of harmonius rowing.